1. Tuition Exchange Programs
Faculty/Staff Information Session
August 16, 2017
Forrest M. Stuart, PhD
AVP for Enrollment Management and
Director of Financial Aid

2. Tuition Exchange Programs
Two tuition exchange programs
The Tuition Exchange (TE)
672+ Member Institutions
Value of the TE Scholarship is either full tuition or an annual set rate (depending on the school).
For , that set rate value was $35,000
Check with school about that school’s TE value
School may use federal and state grant dollars as part of the TE award
Furman pays the $40 TE fee on behalf of each student applicant
Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) Tuition Exchange
16 member schools, 15 of whom participate in ACS Tuition Exchange (Davidson does NOT participate)
Value of ACS is full tuition (less federal and state grants)
Parents have to pay a $1,500 fee to ACS each year
Furman has to pay a $1,500 fee to ACS each year for each student
Student must complete the FAFSA each year

3. ACS Participating schools
No ACS Tuition
Exchange

4. Steps in the process First Steps
The Furman employee initiates the process with Human Resources
In early fall of your student’s senior year, complete Furman’s Tuition Benefits Form found on MyFurman, and submit it to Leander Jones in HR.
Leander will certify employee eligibility and notify Nancy Griffeth of that status.
Student applies for admission to TE/ACS Schools
Apply for admission early fall (we suggest August/September)
Complete the FAFSA (for ACS schools) starting October 1

5. Steps in the process The Tuition Exchange
Furman employee must complete TE application online at
TE then notifies Furman that your TE application being received.
Your TE application is approved if HR has your Furman Tuition Benefits Form, and you are deemed eligible by HR.
TE application information is sent electronically to the schools you listed on the TE application. You should apply to several schools and can add schools after the initial applications are submitted.
You and Furman are notified if your student is awarded the TE Scholarship by the school(s) to which your student applied.
Notification timetable is school-dependent

6. Steps in the process Associated Colleges of the South
Nancy Griffeth completes ACS application online at on your student’s behalf and according to the schools you listed on the Tuition Benefits Form (Notice that this is different than TE application)
You and Furman are notified by the importing school if your student is awarded ACS Tuition Exchange
Notification timetable is school-dependent
Parent pays $1,500 fee to ACS by July 15 (address on their website)
Note that ACS will not bill for this fee; you must initiate payment

7. Remember… Admission to TE/ACS Schools is not guaranteed.
TE/ACS awards are not guaranteed
If your student is awarded TE, certification of continued eligibility is required each year.
Furman does this on your behalf.
The Furman Tuition Benefits Form must be completed each year and submitted to HR (August is recommended).
You should notify HR of any change in your student’s enrollment.